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Backpack to Briefcase

Connecting students to their future as alumni, the Backpack to Briefcase program is designed to provide outside-the-classroom skills instruction.

Here are just some of the topics we are planning for winter term of the 2012-13 school year:

Ramp up your Resume - held on January 23, 2013
This interactive workshop focused on customizing sections of your resume to demonstrate a match between you and your desired job. The workshop will focused on how to put your best self forward on paper or online. Contact Career Servicesfor more information.

Winning Interviews - held on February 6, 2013
Highlights from the session included:
- Have several stories/experiences that can be used to illustrate your skills
- Asking questions can be just as important as answering them
- When answering the question 'Your Weakness', be honest but re-frame the situation to how you are working on improving this

Leave a Lasting Impression - Held on February 28, 2013
Discuss career opportunities, share experiences, and top up your knowledge on the ‘how-to’s of networking in a session led by Queen's University Alumni Association President Jess Joss, Artsci’96. In addition to her work with the QUAA, Jess is also the co-owner of Insiteful Solutions, a web development, e-commerce and online marketing firm.

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